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BN53 YBL

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,534 mi
Last recorded84,534 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 YBL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 84,534 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 81,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear tyre side wall cracked

poor image both headlamps

Fail 22 Apr 2015 78,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear tyre side wall cracked

poor image both headlamps

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,476 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 75,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

travell in park brake lever

Pass 22 Apr 2013 75,900 miles

Oil leak

travell in park brake lever

Pass 6 Apr 2012 73,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 4 Apr 2012 73,997 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,703 miles

back box corroded

brake pedal rubber spliting

coil springs corroded

front and rear brake discs pitted

front pads low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s front door handle stiff in operation

o/s front tyre wearing on both edges

rear pads low

slight blow on back box

Fail 5 Apr 2011 70,703 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

back box corroded

brake pedal rubber spliting

coil springs corroded

front and rear brake discs pitted

front pads low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s front door handle stiff in operation

o/s front tyre wearing on both edges

rear pads low

slight blow on back box

Pass 11 Sep 2010 70,639 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box corroded

front and rear brake discs pitted

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,212 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,554 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 58,393 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,375 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 58,375 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,080 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 44,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,582 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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BN53 YBL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN53 YBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN53 YBL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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